Area Information for North Shields, NE29 9YY

This postcode in North Shields is in the North East region of England. The postcode is within the Preston with Preston Grange ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Tynemouth. This page combines information for the address North Shields, NE29 9YY, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of NE29 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 1995. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority North Tyneside
Ward Preston with Preston Grange
Constituency Tynemouth * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North East
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Whitley Bay), and the Northumbria Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near North Shields, NE29 9YY.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about North Shields, NE29 9YY is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of North Shields, NE29 9YY:

Chiltern Road, North Shields, NE29 9QH
Chiltern Road, North Shields, NE29 9QG
Polden Crescent, North Shields, NE29 9QN
Cotswold Road, North Shields, NE29 9QJ
Kilsyth Avenue, North Shields, NE29 9QE
Purbeck Close, North Shields, NE29 9QF

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about NE29 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing North Shields consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 15
Semi-Detached 76
Terraced 27
Flat (Purpose-Built) 2
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 120
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 67
Owned with Mortgage 47
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 5
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 123

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 35
Two People 38
Three People 22
Four People 19
Five People 6
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 120

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing North Shields consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 35
Family Household 81
Other Household 3
Total 119

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 69
Deprived In One Dimension 42
Deprived In Two Dimensions 10
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 121

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Tynemouth constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 45% male.

Gender
Male 130
Female 154
Total 284

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 19
5-9 17
10-14 15
15-19 12
20-24 11
25-29 12
30-34 14
35-39 19
40-44 23
45-49 16
50-54 20
55-59 22
60-64 25
65-69 11
70-74 9
75-79 12
80-84 14
85+ 15
Total 286

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode NE29 9YY does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 62
Married 123
Separated 3
Divorced 22
Widowed 23
Total 233

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 144
Good 98
Fair 39
Bad 5
Very Bad 3
Total 289

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 77
Apprenticeship 17
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 54
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 34
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17
No GCSEs or Equivalent 23
Other 11
Total 233

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 94% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 270
Mixed Ethnicity 5
Bangladeshi 8
Chinese 1
Total 284

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 270
European Union 3
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 3
Middle East and Asia 7
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 287

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 270
10+ Years 14
5-10 Years 2
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 286

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to NE29 9YY.

Passport(s) Held
None 27
United Kingdom 256
European Union 1
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 3
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 106
Christian 158
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 8
Sikh 0
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 12
Total 286

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Preston with Preston Grange ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 30% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 91
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 29
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 14
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 7
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 11
Retired 70
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 0
Other 1
Total 233

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 19
Professional Occupations 32
Associate Professional Occupations 26
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 9
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 7
Total 136

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 33
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 69
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 35
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 16
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 12
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 23
Semi-Routine Occupation 13
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 21
Full-time Student 11
Total 233

North Shields, NE29 9YY is within the Whitley Bay policing neighbourhood, under the Northumbria Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near NE29 9YY
Neighbourhood Team Address Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay Police Office
Unit 21
Park View Shopping Centre
Whitley Bay
NE26 2TJ
Force Website: http://www.northumbria.police.uk

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Below are the details of the closest services to NE29 9YY. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for NE29 9YY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 14 closest railway stations to North Shields, NE29 9YY. The nearest railway station is Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear), approximately 2.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) 2.3 miles
Seaton Delaval 4.5 miles
Newsham 5.8 miles
Heworth 6.5 miles
Cramlington 6.8 miles
Manors 6.8 miles
Newcastle 7.4 miles
Blyth Bebside 7.9 miles
Bedlington 8.9 miles
Dunston 8.9 miles
Sunderland 9 miles
MetroCentre 9.4 miles
Blaydon 11 miles
Ashington 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to North Shields, NE29 9YY. The nearest is Preston Grange Primary School, approximately 140 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to North Shields, NE29 9YY. The nearest is Monkseaton High School, approximately 470 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Monkseaton High School 470 yards June 2019
    
John Spence Community High School 0.6 miles June 2023
    
Monkseaton Middle School 0.8 miles December 2021
    
Marden High School 0.8 miles July 2017
    
Marden Bridge Middle School 0.9 miles April 2016
    
St Thomas More Catholic High School 0.9 miles May 2023
    
Valley Gardens Middle School 1.4 miles November 2024
Whitley Bay High School 1.4 miles June 2024
    
Wellfield Middle School 1.5 miles February 2019
    
Kings Priory School (All Through) 1.6 miles June 2015
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to North Shields, NE29 9YY. The nearest is Bridge and Monkseaton Medical Practice, approximately 0.8 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to North Shields, NE29 9YY. The nearest is Windmill (Heaton) Orthodontics Ltd, approximately 680 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to North Shields, NE29 9YY. The nearest is North Tyneside General Hospital, approximately 500 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to North Shields, NE29 9YY. The nearest is N & J Robinson Optometrists, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
N & J Robinson Optometrists 0.9 miles
Advanced Vision 1.1 miles
Steel & Varley (WR) 1.2 miles
Boots-Whitley Bay 1.2 miles
J A Hicks 1.3 miles
Gillie & Partners 1.3 miles
Roger Pickard Optometrist 1.3 miles
Tesco Opticians 1.4 miles
Specsavers Opticians North Shields 1.5 miles
Advanced Vision 1.6 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.